Patty says: 1/2 of my dream has come true. Walter is not going back to the nursing home. He is coming home to Brian and I. Monday is the big day!! I will have visiting nurses and aids coming until he (maybe) goes to Albany to the brain rehab. I think it will help to be in his own environment with his kitty on his lap. I will also be able to monitor his drinking so that he does not get dehydrated. And being at home, I am hoping to keep infections at bay. Once we get settled, you may visit him.
Thanks again to all that have supported us over the past 8 months. It has been a long, difficult road that will continue until he is walking, talking and making our favorite meals-toasted, of course, with a glass of wine. Keep the prayers coming-we need them!!
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Home is where I would want to be. I pray he finds comfort at home.
Love the wisconsin family
Brian
Wishing Walt a warm and welcoming homecoming. He will soon be surrounded by his "beloved" wife Patty, his cherised children, Lindsay and Brian, his cuddly kitties, Sterling and Sunny, his special brother, Tippy, and family and friends, too numerous to mention! May his family, friends, and home bring him a sense of peace and comfort!
Love,
Joanne
Walt and family,
We're glad to hear of the homecoming.
Best wishes from the Northwest.
Jim and Betsy
That's great news Patty. I'll be home for a week in January and I will be by to visit.
All the best,
Goegs
Patty says: Walter has been home for 4 l/2 days. He is doing great. Although this is as demanding as 2 sets of triplets it is so worth it to have my sweetie home to us. It is great for me to wake up and see him.
I have to get through l hr changes and 2 hr to get his pills ready for the week. The wash is endless and meal times come just as I finish the first one. I have to thicken all of his liquids and turn him every 2 hrs.
The rewards are endless. I say" Are you my sweetie" And he says "definately:. Brian had a concert Thurs and he heard us discussing the plans for the evening. He said "What time are you leaving" Wow 5 words!! He is soo happy to be home. I will take any help I can get. Right now I have an aid for 2 hrs 3 times a week. I am hoping to get an aid for 5 days. I am working on this. Insurance can be a pain.I read a great article in today's paper. To get through the hard times in life "It's not the cards dealt, but how you play them" We live because life takes courage, and because, thank God, we are blessed and taught by the example of those who have it. I am grateful that my husband survived this horrific accident and I still have hime to take care of. In sickness and health., I will be there for him.
Thanks again, to those friends who have helped us get through the "good times" and the "bad times" . You are all a strong bunch and I am so lucky you have helped us. You all know who you are and we love you all!!
Thanks to my brother Joe, my Mom., Tippy, Jean, Aunt Anna and Joanne, of course, and Rick and Corinne to help me through this difficult adjustment. Thanks to all of the phone calls this week to see how things were going. This will help me get through this difficult time!! Thanks for the offers of Walter sitting and the food deliveries.
Keep praying for his complete recovery and for his caregiver to be the wife that she should be at this difficult time in his life. I love you Walter!~!!!
Patty says: If you are reading this blog, please send Walter a get well note and I will read them to him. Thanks Just click other-then publish your comment after you type your message.
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